C-Tech Corporation manufactures speciality Flame retardants like Zinc Borate.

Zinc Borate is an environmentally safe Flame retardant.

Zinc Borate is also a mild fungicide.

Zinc Borate can easily be used along with other Flame retardants like Antimony Trioxide, Brominated Flame retardants, Organo-Phosphorous based Flame retardants.

1. IDENTIFICATION
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
4. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
   

ZINC BORATE 2335

Application : Smoke Suppressant/Fire Retardant & some PVC & Polyester Systems.

1. IDENTIFICATION
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General

Product Name : ZINC BORATE

Other Names :

UN No. : N/A

Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated

Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated

Hazchem Code : N/A

Pack Group : 0

EPG : N/A

Poisons Schedule : N/A

Uses :

1.1 Physical Description / Properties

Appearance : White powder, odourless

Formula :

Boiling Point : N/A deg C

Melting Point : N/A deg C

Vapour Pressure : N/A

Specific Gravity : 2.8 (water = 1)

Flash Point : N/A

pH : N/A()

Solubility in water : g/l (25 deg C)

Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air)

Lower Explosion Limit : N/A

Upper Explosion Limit : N/A

1.2 Other Properties

Specific gravity (gms/cm³) : 2.8 Solubility in water : negligible

1.3 Ingredients
Chemical Entity CAS No. Proportions (%)
ZINC BORATE [13826-88-5] 100




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2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
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2.1 Health Effects - Acute

Swallowed

May cause nausea, vomiting & diarrhoea.

Eye

As with any powder/dust, may be irritating reversible.

Skin

On unbroken skin, no effect.

Inhaled

May cause sneezing & coughing.

2.2 Health Effects - Chronic

Chronic Eyes : May cause conjuctivitis, Reversible. Inhalation : May be irritating to mucous tissue. Carcinogenicity : Not carcinogenic.

2.3 First Aid

Swallowed

Induce vomiting. Drink large amount of milk/water.

Eye

Flush with tepid water for at least 15 minute. If irritation persists consult doctor.

Skin

Wash skin with soap and water.

Inhaled

Remove to fresh air.

First Aid Facilities

Ensure an eye bath & safety shower are available and ready for use.

2.4 Advice to Doctor

Treat symtomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of patient.

2.5 Toxicity Data

Oral LD50 : >10g/kg (rat)



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3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
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3.1 Exposure Standards

An exposure standard has not been established for this product, However, the following is recommended for nuisance dusts : Dusts not otherwise classified : TWA 10mg/m3 (as inspirable dust)

3.2 Engineering Controls

Ensure workplace is well ventilated to maintain air, concentrations below exposure standard.

3.3 Personal Protection

All personnal should wear full protective clothing, safety glasses and approved breathing apparatus.

3.4 Flammability

Not flammable under conditions for use. Keep away from sources if ignition.

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4. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
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4.1 Storage / Transport

Store container in a dry and cool place. Avoid the formation of dust. Provide for good ventilation of the room, when handling this product.

4.2 Packaging / Labelling

UN No. N/A

Class None Allocated

Sub Risk None Allocated

Hazchem Code N/A

Pack Group 0

EPG No. N/A

Shipping Name ZINC BORATE

Hazard

Risk Phrases

Safety Phrases

4.3 Spills and Disposal

Spills

Clean-up personnel should wear full protective clothing including breathing apparatus.

Sweep or vacuum and put into sealed metal container, ready for disposal. Rinse area with water.

Disposal

Zinc borate is not listed as a hazardous waste, check with local state authorities regarding disposal requirements.

4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

Fire / Explosion

Stability : Generally stable. Non hygroscopic.

Conditions to Avoid : Not applicable

Materials to Avoid : Hydrolysis when in contact with strong acids or strong bases.

Hazardous decomposition Products : None Conditions to Avoid : Not relevent.

Extinguishing Media

Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Product is fire retardant.